
Waterfront vacation rentals in Wānaka
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Apartment Lake Front Wanaka
Sherril's place was in an ideal location. It was a five minute walk to the lake, restaurants and the grocery store. The view of the lake from the kitchen/living room was spectacular! We liked that each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes and flatware. We made use of the washer and dryer in the unit. Sherril was very responsive to our questions. I highly recommend staying in Sherril's place.

Absolute Luxury on the Lakefront
We cannot recommend Maria's place in Wanaka more! In my experience, it is not common for an Airbnb to exceed expectations, but this beautiful property did that and more! The apartment is pristine, the view unbelievable, and the very easy walk to and from town made this location a dream! It was wonderfully peaceful and quiet, truly a highlight of our time in New Zealand. We will absolutely return and hope to stay with Maria again. Thank you so much for having us!

Lakeside Road New 2 Bed Room Apartment
Leigh's place was in an excellent location - close to the lake and easy walking distance to town. Plenty of parking and very comfortable beds.

Awa Apartment by Sotheby's Luxury Rental Homes
Excellent communication with the host. The house is incredible Great location. 2 minute walk to downtown Across the street from lakefront walkway Super high end design and build. Exceptional value

Luxury Lake View 2 Bedroom
We had a great stay! Beautiful views & nice location. The condo was pristine and very nicely decorated.

Nautilus Penthouse | Lakefront | Walk to town
Even more beautiful than the pictures. The balcony is sublime and it’s a short walk to the downtown restaurants on a very pleasant boardwalk. We also enjoyed the pool and hot tub on the complex property.

Winona of Wanaka, Lakefront Luxury
Great location & nice clean apartment.

Riverside Studio all to yourself
What a lovely place. I felt like home. The apartment was clean, modern and cosy.
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Bike/Hike/Tennis/playground close. Relax
Very reasonably priced and great location near Clutha river trail and short drive to Wanaka. Very tidy and includes everything you’d need.

Fantail Cottage Lakefront Lake Hawea, Wanaka, NZ
Wonderful location. Much quieter than Lake Wanaka for the holidays. Walking trail right in front of the house.

THE BLACK SHACK - LAKE HAWEA
This place is absolutely magical! The view from the front lawn is outstanding and the cottage is adorable and had everything we needed. It's a true gem and feels very much like a classic good old kiwi bach. We and our dog loved it and are planning to come back again.

Pure Lakefront, Corner Peak Cottage
Amazing lake house! I hope I get the chance to stay here again. You just can't beat the views.

Country house - hot spa, roomy, close to town
Had a great time on holiday! The kids loved the friendly farm animals and the outdoor spa. Lots of room to run and play and beautiful scenic surroundings. The house is perfect for two families as the two separate wings each have a large main bedroom with ensuite and kids rooms. The snug was awesome for family movie nights. Thanks so much for having us 😊

Prime positioned Lake House in Stunning Lake Hawea
Thanks Amanda. We had a fabulous break at your lovely home in Lake Hawea. The lake was breathtaking, we had a brilliant outdoor time on bikes and walks and we loved our meals at the Lake Hawea hotel.

Mountain Lodge Retreat
We very much enjoyed this house surrounded by a beautiful garden filled with lavender and views of mountains. Very well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and spacious living area. Appreciated proximity to the restaurants and museum in Arrowtown.

Archtecturally Designed Home with Stunning Views
We felt right at home as soon as we arrived and the house met all our expectations. It’s in a fabulous location overlooking the lake and mountains, with the local pub, shop and cafe all excellent and so convenient. A short trip to lovely Wanaka can provide all you nay need for your stay. Our host, Sarah responded to all our queries promptly and made us feel welcome to her home. Every aspect of the property was clean, neat and had everything you could want for a relaxing stay. Thanks Sarah we hope to be back one day, there’s just too much to see and do around the area. We were happy travellers and would definitely recommend this property.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Wānaka
Total rentals
50 properties
Nightly prices starting at
ﺩ.ﺇ147 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
2.4K reviews
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40 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties have a pool
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10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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